The last major piece of business –that we know of– for Chris Drury and the New York Rangers is the Alexis Lafreniere contract. The Rangers were never realistically going to find a trade this offseason that would match the on-ice value a bridge deal for Laf would bring, plus the return for the former #1 overall pick would leave many disappointed. So, it’s a forced match for now, but one that can be mutually beneficial for the Rangers Cup hopes and Lafreniere’s future earnings potential.
While that can change, it does look like the Rangers will be locking in Laf to a bridge deal and he will be a Ranger this season.